If there is nobeginningandend to conflict, it no longer makes sense to differentiate between development as conflict-prevention and humanitarian aid as conflict-relief.
In the beginning every college football team, its alums and its fans had no greater aspirations than to end their season in the glory of participating in and winning a legendary post season Bowl game.
There would be some good games at the beginning but come the middle andend of the season there would be too many games that have no meaning whatsoever!